I'm sure this has been covered somewhere before, but I have to ask about some specifics regarding using bullets from different manufacturers with the same weight and type, same powder, same primers and how the loading data is different.
I will be using W296 with Winchester Small Pistol Magnum primers because that's what I've got a bunch of.
I have "The Complete Reloading Manual for the .357 Magnum" book which is a compilation of all the manufacturers data for components and powders.
I have some Hornady 158 grn XTP's that this book shows a max load of 16.0 grains of 296.
Also have some Winchester 158 grn JHP's that the book shows 16.6 grains of 296 and a message to NOT reduce the load.
I also have some Remington 158 grn JHP's which the book does not list, to throw into the mix.
So, my question is, can I safely use one load for all, using the different slugs?
I like to keep things simple, but I guess if I really wanted to make it simple I'd buy only one kind of bullet
Any thoughts or opinions are welcome.
Thanks and have a safe and happy 4th of July.
God Bless our troops
Jim
I will be using W296 with Winchester Small Pistol Magnum primers because that's what I've got a bunch of.
I have "The Complete Reloading Manual for the .357 Magnum" book which is a compilation of all the manufacturers data for components and powders.
I have some Hornady 158 grn XTP's that this book shows a max load of 16.0 grains of 296.
Also have some Winchester 158 grn JHP's that the book shows 16.6 grains of 296 and a message to NOT reduce the load.
I also have some Remington 158 grn JHP's which the book does not list, to throw into the mix.
So, my question is, can I safely use one load for all, using the different slugs?
I like to keep things simple, but I guess if I really wanted to make it simple I'd buy only one kind of bullet
Any thoughts or opinions are welcome.
Thanks and have a safe and happy 4th of July.
God Bless our troops
Jim